2010s
Katie (Peretti) Bates ’04 ’17, member of the first class of Doctor of Nursing graduates, currently works as a cardiology nurse practitioner in Wenatchee, Washington.
Katie (Peretti) Bates ’04 ’17, member of the first class of Doctor of Nursing graduates, currently works as a cardiology nurse practitioner in Wenatchee, Washington.
The weekend of 2017 PLU Commencement, the Gettel and Gunnarson families met to celebrate the graduation of David Gunnarson ’17. His family and fellow Lutes gathered for a celebration photo. Pictured from left to right: Shirley (Allen) Gettel ’61, David Gunnarson ’78, Nadine (Gettel) Gunnarson ’88, Chris Gettel-Gilmartin ’19, David Gunnarson, Robert Gettel ’60, Marie Gettel-Gilmartin ’86, Judy (Lovstrom) Gunnarson ’84, Samantha Gunnarson ’10 and Dennis Gunnarson ’83.
The weekend of 2017 PLU Commencement, the Gettel and Gunnarson families met to celebrate the graduation of David Gunnarson ’17. His family and fellow Lutes gathered for a celebration photo. Pictured from left to right: Shirley (Allen) Gettel ’61, David Gunnarson ’78, Nadine (Gettel) Gunnarson ’88, Chris Gettel-Gilmartin ’19, David Gunnarson, Robert Gettel ’60, Marie Gettel-Gilmartin ’86, Judy (Lovstrom) Gunnarson ’84, Samantha Gunnarson ’10 and Dennis Gunnarson ’83.
Jesús Gomez premiered his musical composition “Requiem” on April 14. He found inspiration for this work in the wake of the Paris attacks in 2015. His composition was performed by the First Presbyterian Choir and a chamber orchestra.
Steve McGrain works as an advertiser and contributor to “12th Man Rising,” a site dedicated to Seattle Seahawks news and opinion pieces.
Tyler Dobies ’16 and Arika Matoba ’17 starred in “Nihonjin Face,” a play that address Japanese internment during World War II.
Kennedy Anderson and Victoria Harkins married on July 23 in Salem, Oregon. They met as first-year students in Ordal Hall and began dating their sophomore year. Lutes in the wedding party include Braden Burdekin ’13, Katie Curtis ’14, Erik Fahnestock ’13, Sarah Mastel ’14, Julia Walsh ’14 and Stephanie Stromberg ’14.
Andrea Capere accepted the 2017 Emerging Leader Award. The award recognizes a community media professional, younger than 40, who demonstrates leadership in the field on a local, regional or national level. Capere is the director of community relations at Thurston Community Media in Olympia, Washington, and serves on the Alliance for Community Media – Northwest Region Board.
Andrea Capere accepted the 2017 Emerging Leader Award. The award recognizes a community media professional, younger than 40, who demonstrates leadership in the field on a local, regional or national level. Capere is the director of community relations at Thurston Community Media in Olympia, Washington, and serves on the Alliance for Community Media – Northwest Region Board.
Nathan and Lindsey Rhoades welcomed Liam Alexander Rhoades on Jan. 19.
Nathan and Lindsey Rhoades welcomed Liam Alexander Rhoades on Jan. 19.
Matt Peters accepted a position as a resident physician at Oregon Health and Science University’s Cascades East Family Medicine Residency in Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he will continue his training to become a family physician. He graduated with his master’s degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in June 2017. Matt looks forward to adventures in Southern Oregon with his wife, Samantha (Dougherty) Peters, and their new puppy, Sven.
Matt Peters accepted a position as a resident physician at Oregon Health and Science University’s Cascades East Family Medicine Residency in Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he will continue his training to become a family physician. He graduated with his master’s degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in June 2017. Matt looks forward to adventures in Southern Oregon with his wife, Samantha (Dougherty) Peters, and their new puppy, Sven.
Casey Church ’13 and Hannah (Powell) Church ’16 married on June 17. Lutes in attendance included Tyler Ball ’13, Thaddeus Golbek ’13, Taylor Astel ’13, Ben Cruz ’14, Jared Kavanaugh ’13, Amy Charlston ’16 and Stephanie Martin ’17.
Casey Church ’13 and Hannah (Powell) Church ’16 married on June 17. Lutes in attendance included Tyler Ball ’13, Thaddeus Golbek ’13, Taylor Astel ’13, Ben Cruz ’14, Jared Kavanaugh ’13, Amy Charlston ’16 and Stephanie Martin ’17.
In addition to a full-time career, Derek Johnson plays professional soccer for the Tacoma Stars and Seattle Sounders U-23 teams.
Jonathan Jackson recently accepted the position of director of development at the Foundation for Tacoma Students.
In May, Rebecca (Ford) Hitchcock received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Surafel Wodajo participated in the Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America’s 34th annual soccer tournament at Renton Memorial Stadium.
Karyssa (Allbritton) Daigneault ’12 and husband, Ryan, welcomed their first child, Mason Carter, on April 25.
Karyssa (Allbritton) Daigneault ’12 and husband, Ryan, welcomed their first child, Mason Carter, on April 25.
Monika Elizabeth (Fischer) Reynolds works as a registered nurse for Kaiser Permanente. She also is an adjunct nursing professor at Azusa Pacific University while she pursues her master’s degree in nursing at APU.
Angeleena Ellis helps make her in-laws’ coffee shop, B Sharp Coffee House in Tacoma’s Opera Alley, a more sustainable café. Her input as shop manager has led the Ellis family to strive to employ compostable products and utilize sustainable equipment.
Thomas (Siburg) Francis-Siburg married Orsuré Francis on Sept. 10, 2016 at Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, Thomas’ home church. They celebrated the church’s first same-sex marriage ceremony. Lutes in attendance included Timothy Siburg ’09, Tamara Siburg ’13, Megan Leibold ’13, Idaishe Zhou ’11 and Allison (Parks) Siburg ’09.
Thomas (Siburg) Francis-Siburg married Orsuré Francis on Sept. 10, 2016 at Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, Thomas’ home church. They celebrated the church’s first same-sex marriage ceremony. Lutes in attendance included Timothy Siburg ’09, Tamara Siburg ’13, Megan Leibold ’13, Idaishe Zhou ’11 and Allison (Parks) Siburg ’09.
Monika Elizabeth (Fischer) Reynolds and husband, Grant, welcomed twin boys on Feb. 24. Bennet Stephen Reynolds was born at 12:31 a.m. and was shortly followed by his brother, Elliot Julius, at 12:33 a.m.
Monika Elizabeth (Fischer) Reynolds and husband, Grant, welcomed twin boys on Feb. 24. Bennet Stephen Reynolds was born at 12:31 a.m. and was shortly followed by his brother, Elliot Julius, at 12:33 a.m.
Erin (Raymond) Matter married Joshua Matter in March 2014. They recently moved back to the Pacific Northwest from Charleston, South Carolina.
In June 2017, Alexis Stillman obtained her master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis in Healthcare Leadership from University of Washington, Tacoma. She continues to works as a nurse in Tacoma Public Schools.
In June 2017, Alexis Stillman obtained her master’s degree in nursing with an emphasis in Healthcare Leadership from University of Washington, Tacoma. She continues to works as a nurse in Tacoma Public Schools.
Erin (Raymond) Matter and her husband, Joshua, welcomed their daughter, Cecily June Matter, on Feb. 22.
Erin (Raymond) Matter and her husband, Joshua, welcomed their daughter, Cecily June Matter, on Feb. 22.
Erin (Raymond) Matter ’10, Monika (Fischer) Reynolds ’11 and Karyssa (Allbritton) Daigneault ’12 reunited with the newest members of their families on Aug. 2. The former dance buddies reminisced and introduced the four future Lutes (class of 2039). From left to right, oldest to youngest: Cecily Matter (pictured at 5 months old), Bennet and Elliot Reynolds (5 months old) and Mason Daigneault (3 months old).
Erin (Raymond) Matter ’10, Monika (Fischer) Reynolds ’11 and Karyssa (Allbritton) Daigneault ’12 reunited with the newest members of their families on Aug. 2. The former dance buddies reminisced and introduced the four future Lutes (class of 2039). From left to right, oldest to youngest: Cecily Matter (pictured at 5 months old), Bennet and Elliot Reynolds (5 months old) and Mason Daigneault (3 months old).
2000s
Terra Vandewiele ’09 married Fletcher O’Brien on Aug. 21, 2016, in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by family, friends and fellow Lutes. Hailey Morgan ’11 was in the wedding party. Lutes in attendance included Lorna Rodriguez ’11, Krista (Sparks) Snow ’11, Emily (Starr) Guildner ’11, Moriah (Zimmerman) Rees ’09 and Scott Rees ’07.
Terra Vandewiele ’09 married Fletcher O’Brien on Aug. 21, 2016, in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by family, friends and fellow Lutes. Hailey Morgan ’11 was in the wedding party. Lutes in attendance included Lorna Rodriguez ’11, Krista (Sparks) Snow ’11, Emily (Starr) Guildner ’11, Moriah (Zimmerman) Rees ’09 and Scott Rees ’07.
On July 15, Natalie McCarthy was honored at the Seattle Storm during Inspiring Women Night.
Tamara Power-Drutis accepted a new position as chief of staff at the Amplifier foundation in Seattle. Tamara and Amplifier are reimagining and amplifying the voices of social movements through art and community engagement.
Tamara Power-Drutis accepted a new position as chief of staff at the Amplifier foundation in Seattle. Tamara and Amplifier are reimagining and amplifying the voices of social movements through art and community engagement.
In August 2016, Katherine Skipworth was accepted into the health promotion and coordinator segment of the Peace Corps in August 2016. She will be in the Amazonas region of Peru for two and a half years.
Jennifer Henrichsen received a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication in May 2017. It is her second master’s degree. She will pursue a Ph.D. at University of Pennsylvania.
Rachel Esbjornson accepted a position as an instructor of body awareness at the Health Works Institute in Bozeman, Montana.
Emma Coulson was recently promoted to program and project management associate manager at Accenture. She visited Accenture’s global delivery center in Chennai, India, where she helped enable higher website accessibility standards across Accenture clients’ digital properties.
Emma Coulson was recently promoted to program and project management associate manager at Accenture. She visited Accenture’s global delivery center in Chennai, India, where she helped enable higher website accessibility standards across Accenture clients’ digital properties.
Audrey Knutson married Seth Jason Luxenberg on July 2 at Audrey’s family home in Okanogan, Washington. Audrey and Seth met while preparing to serve in the Peace Corps in 2009.
Rosanna Pansino was featured on NPR in late July for her YouTube show, Nerdy Nummies, as a celebrity chef and one of the highest paid people on YouTube.
Melissa (Fenstermacker) McGuire, recently received a promotion at World Vision U.S. as the marketing program manager.
Nicole (Sorenson) Markley ’06 married Alan Markley ’07 in 2008. Nicole is a client services manager and a travel partner with Academic Arrangements Abroad. Recently, Alan began his second music tour abroad as the keyboardist for Maggie Rogers.
Mandy Olson was named the winner of the seventh annual Gutekunst Prize of the Friends of Goethe New York, for her translation of an excerpt from Rasha Khayat’s novel Weil wir längst woanders sind (Because We’re Elsewhere Now). The prize was created to identify outstanding young translators of German literature into English and assist them in establishing contact with the translation and publishing communities.
Mandy Olson was named the winner of the seventh annual Gutekunst Prize of the Friends of Goethe New York, for her translation of an excerpt from Rasha Khayat’s novel Weil wir längst woanders sind (Because We’re Elsewhere Now). The prize was created to identify outstanding young translators of German literature into English and assist them in establishing contact with the translation and publishing communities.
Alissa (Bodenheimer) Farías won the 2017 Outstanding Young Educator of the Year Award. She’s a Spanish teacher at Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington.
Melissa (Fenstermacker) McGuire and her husband, Jon, welcomed Penelope “Ellie” Marie McGuire on Feb. 16. She joins big brothers Callen (6) and Caleb (4).
Melissa (Fenstermacker) McGuire and her husband, Jon, welcomed Penelope “Ellie” Marie McGuire on Feb. 16. She joins big brothers Callen (6) and Caleb (4).
Mallory (Dolbeer) Haynes and husband, Kyle, welcomed their third child, Howard Dean Haynes, on their eldest child’s fifth birthday.
Mallory (Dolbeer) Haynes and husband, Kyle, welcomed their third child, Howard Dean Haynes, on their eldest child’s fifth birthday.
On the Minnesota Alumni Chapter Volunteer Day, alumni from the Twin Cities area rolled up their sleeves to volunteer with the Three Rivers Park District, harvesting invasive species at Silverwood Park in St. Anthony Village, Minnesota. Pictured from left to right: Emily Barker ’06, Ana Russo Pinkstaff ’05, Emma Struss ’12, Hannah Reece ’12, Simon Johnson ’12 and Caroline Olstad ’12.
On the Minnesota Alumni Chapter Volunteer Day, alumni from the Twin Cities area rolled up their sleeves to volunteer with the Three Rivers Park District, harvesting invasive species at Silverwood Park in St. Anthony Village, Minnesota. Pictured from left to right: Emily Barker ’06, Ana Russo Pinkstaff ’05, Emma Struss ’12, Hannah Reece ’12, Simon Johnson ’12 and Caroline Olstad ’12.
Dino Johnson was promoted to chief operating officer and chief nursing officer at CHI Franciscan Health – St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way, Washington.
Lori Morgan was appointed as president and chief executive officer of Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California.
Nova (Schauss) Fergueson joined the division of International Programs at Oregon State University as the director of international student success in May. She develops campus-wide systems to foster academic success for both undergraduate and graduate international students.
Carl Peterson’s film “All the Marbles” was screened at the Cannes Film Festival.
Mary Dunaway, executive director of development for the NPR affiliate radio station KNKX, earned Development Professional of the Year from the Public Radio Association of Development Officers (PRADO). Mary accepted her award at the Public Media and Development Marketing Conference (PMDMC) in San Francisco in July.
Marshall Doak accepted the position as director of Southern Oregon University Small Business Development Center.
Tim and Molly (Baugh) Rothlisberger welcomed their first child, Owen Phillip Rothlisberger, on May 19.
Tim and Molly (Baugh) Rothlisberger welcomed their first child, Owen Phillip Rothlisberger, on May 19.
Brian and Deann (Merkel) Holliday welcomed their son, Anderson Lynn Holliday, on Jan. 23. Anderson joins his big brother, Lincoln.
Brian and Deann (Merkel) Holliday welcomed their son, Anderson Lynn Holliday, on Jan. 23. Anderson joins his big brother, Lincoln.
1990s
Trevor Inman recently assumed the position of chief technology officer at ReplyYes, a Seattle-based company.
Julie Johnston left her position as academic advisor at the University of Washington in January and began working as personnel and human services planner for the City of Covington, Washington.
Julie Johnston left her position as academic advisor at the University of Washington in January and began working as personnel and human services planner for the City of Covington, Washington.
Shannon Finsand is the new plant controller at Graphic Packaging International in Portland, Oregon.
T. Nicholas Jones is associate professor and department chair of chemistry at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University in Minnesota.
Lisa Balmes co-owns Pilot Property Management and Chris Balmes Properties. Currently, she manages long- and short-term vacation rentals in Oregon and Washington.
Teresa Miller has been nominated by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf as the inaugural secretary of the prospective unified Department of Health and Human Services.
Krista Sickert Bush works as the director of family ministry at Luther Place in Washington, D.C. Her work focuses on Sunday school, confirmation classes, family ministries and two youth group ministries.
T.J. Keiter and wife, Jessica, recently welcomed their second daughter, Emily.
T.J. Keiter and wife, Jessica, recently welcomed their second daughter, Emily.
Jeff Brown recently accepted the position of vice president of operations and engineering for General Plastics Manufacturing Co.
Roxanne Miles was named director of Pierce County Parks and Recreation in July.
1980s
With the help of his cell research team, Scott Soderling, associate professor of cell biology and neurobiology at Duke University, has made new discoveries in the activity of the brain and the synaptic process. His research was published in the prestigious journal, Science, earlier this year.
In August 2016, PLU alumni gathered at the old post office in Tacoma, Washington, for a reunion of a PLU band, Mr. Happy, featuring Daniel McKeown ’91, Derek Johnson Love, Abe Beeson ’93 and David “Beek” Hanson ’91. The band played their greatest hits for a fun night of dancing and Lutes in attendance gathered for a photograph. Front row (left to right): Danny Sparrell ’96, Suzanne Wastier ’91, Nancy Thorson ’93, Erika Somm ’91, Mary (Laitinen) Keelan ’92, Karl Swanson ’91, Michelle Guilford, Cindy Arnold and John Hanby ’92. Second row: Chip Upchurch ’92, Carrie Barker, Lisa Sparrell ’91, Amy Bockleman ’93, Karen (Lee) Young ’92, Mindy Barker ’90, Jim Hansen ’90, Mary Marsh ’91, Lisa McCormick ’92, Andrea Rapp ’95, Marin Bjork ’91, Shana McLeod, Teri McKeown ’93, David “Beek” Hanson and Derek Johnson Love. In the back row: Andy Podolske ’92, Gwen Gutow ’92, Brian Crawford ’91, Renate (DeWees) Sorg ’91, Lisa (Hoffman) Upchurch ’89, Bill Bloom ’90, Eric Steinmeyer ’91, Kaaren Goeller Bloom ’92, Karl Wischnofske ’90, Abe Beeson, Daniel McKeown, Colin Sannes ’93, Bret Bockelman ’91, Dan Herforth ’93 and Dave Herforth ’92.
In August 2016, PLU alumni gathered at the old post office in Tacoma, Washington, for a reunion of a PLU band, Mr. Happy, featuring Daniel McKeown ’91, Derek Johnson Love, Abe Beeson ’93 and David “Beek” Hanson ’91. The band played their greatest hits for a fun night of dancing and Lutes in attendance gathered for a photograph. Front row (left to right): Danny Sparrell ’96, Suzanne Wastier ’91, Nancy Thorson ’93, Erika Somm ’91, Mary (Laitinen) Keelan ’92, Karl Swanson ’91, Michelle Guilford, Cindy Arnold and John Hanby ’92. Second row: Chip Upchurch ’92, Carrie Barker, Lisa Sparrell ’91, Amy Bockleman ’93, Karen (Lee) Young ’92, Mindy Barker ’90, Jim Hansen ’90, Mary Marsh ’91, Lisa McCormick ’92, Andrea Rapp ’95, Marin Bjork ’91, Shana McLeod, Teri McKeown ’93, David “Beek” Hanson and Derek Johnson Love. In the back row: Andy Podolske ’92, Gwen Gutow ’92, Brian Crawford ’91, Renate (DeWees) Sorg ’91, Lisa (Hoffman) Upchurch ’89, Bill Bloom ’90, Eric Steinmeyer ’91, Kaaren Goeller Bloom ’92, Karl Wischnofske ’90, Abe Beeson, Daniel McKeown, Colin Sannes ’93, Bret Bockelman ’91, Dan Herforth ’93 and Dave Herforth ’92.
Howard Lim ’88 recently retired from the U.S. Army and is currently enjoying urban farming with his wife, Theresa Lim ’89, in Olympia, Washington.
Randall Stradling, star tennis player, is being inducted into the PLU Athletics Hall of Fame.
Lars Ronning has been appointed as vice president and general manager of Blue Cedar for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
At age 81, John Lynn ran for City Council Position 1 in Ocean Shores, Washington.
Karen Weekly, first softball All-American at PLU, has paused her law career to coach softball at the University of Tennessee.
At a family celebration in late May, Marie Gettel-Gilmartin ’86, Judy (Lovstrom) Gunnarson ’84 and Nadine (Gettel) Gunnarson ’88 reminisced about their times in SPUR (Service, Patriotism, Unity, Responsibility and Sacrifice), a sophomore service sorority at PLU.
At a family celebration in late May, Marie Gettel-Gilmartin ’86, Judy (Lovstrom) Gunnarson ’84 and Nadine (Gettel) Gunnarson ’88 reminisced about their times in SPUR (Service, Patriotism, Unity, Responsibility and Sacrifice), a sophomore service sorority at PLU.
In July 2017, Drew Martin started work as the of director for School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management for the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management.
Joel Hatlen assumed the role of chief operating officer of Data I/O Corp. in July. He continues to serve as the company’s chief financial officer, a position he has held since 1998.
The Rev. Stephan Kienberger recently was called to be the full-time pastor of First Lutheran Church in Astoria, Oregon.
1970s
Linda King is currently building her personal training business and teaches scriptwriting at a community college in Pennsylvania. Additionally, she is working on a theatrical play and numerous books.
Linda King is currently building her personal training business and teaches scriptwriting at a community college in Pennsylvania. Additionally, she is working on a theatrical play and numerous books.
Jim Clymer was recently elected congregation president at Palm Valley Lutheran Church in Round Rock, Texas.
Craig Fouhy won the National Football Foundation Valley of the Sun Chapter’s 2017 Distinguished Arizonian Award.
Herb Westmoreland was recently inducted into the McAlester Athletic Hall of Fame.
Holly (Adams) Sherman retired from her role as an investigator in the National Security and International Affairs division at the Department of Defense in 2014. Before that, she retired from the U.S. Navy in 1998. After her husband’s retirement in 2016, the couple started splitting their time between Gulfport, Mississippi, in the winter and Springfield, Virginia, in the summer. Holly now pursues her interest in art.
Rick Osborne and his wife, Cathie, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 7.
Steve Browder received the Faculty Steering Committee Distinguished Service Award from Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. Steve was honored for his work in the implementation of a new curriculum and planning of the new Franklin College Science Center. He retired from his positions as professor and division head of natural sciences following the 2016-17 academic year.
Diane Stober, a nationally certified teacher of music, was one of three individuals inducted into the Washington State Music Teachers Association Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual conference in June. The WSMTA Hall of Fame was established to give recognition for exceptional support, inspiration and outstanding contributions to the growth and development of music and education statewide.
Diane Stober, a nationally certified teacher of music, was one of three individuals inducted into the Washington State Music Teachers Association Hall of Fame at the organization’s annual conference in June. The WSMTA Hall of Fame was established to give recognition for exceptional support, inspiration and outstanding contributions to the growth and development of music and education statewide.
KJ Satrum, retired executive director of student services at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, received the prestigious YSU Heritage Award in May 2017.
1960s
Marv Slind’s new novel, Ivy, was recently published. In addition to writing, Marv serves as a destination lecturer on cruise ships in Northern Europe.
Gertrude “Ella” Ellison celebrated her 109th birthday in May.
Donald Brekhus was honored June 11 by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood, Washington, for dedicating his life to the church.
Jerri (Robarge) Reid ’64, Ruth (Danielson) Nielsen ’64, Mary Jane (Geldaker) Isensee ’65, Marilyn (Rasmussen) Halvor ’65, Ann (Soine) Crabtree ’64, Patt (Larson) Norris ’64, Carole (Haaland) Fredrickson ’64 and Kathy (Zell) Trumbull ’64 gathered in May at Cannon Beach to celebrate 57 years of friendship.
Jerri (Robarge) Reid ’64, Ruth (Danielson) Nielsen ’64, Mary Jane (Geldaker) Isensee ’65, Marilyn (Rasmussen) Halvor ’65, Ann (Soine) Crabtree ’64, Patt (Larson) Norris ’64, Carole (Haaland) Fredrickson ’64 and Kathy (Zell) Trumbull ’64 gathered in May at Cannon Beach to celebrate 57 years of friendship.
1950s
Retired president of Kansas State University, Jon Wefald, was honored by KSU at a dedication ceremony for Wefald Hall, the university’s first residence hall to be built in more than 50 years.
Jerry Hefty was honored June 11 by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood, Washington for dedicating his life to the church.
Grant Gard was honored June 11 by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood, Washington, for dedicating his life to the church.
1940s
Doane ’49 and Alice Blair ’51 celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in June at First Lutheran in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Doane ’49 and Alice Blair ’51 celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in June at First Lutheran in Mount Vernon, Washington.